Sun Feb 6, 2005 · 3:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 32 | 29 | 23 | 108 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 30 | 36 | 26 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Rockets took care of the Lakers 123-108. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.